What Fifth Wheel Hitch Will Work on 2005 Ford F150 Towing 7,200 lbs. Wilderness Trailer

Question:

We just bought a wilderness 26 5N trailer and i need to get the right hitch for my truck. It is ford f150 2005. The GVRW on the trailer is 7200. Would this hitch be the right unit for us? thanks

asked by: Mark

Expert Reply:

The Reese 16K Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch, # RP30047, is the most economical fitment for your 2005 Ford F150.

On your 2005 Ford F150 I would recommend the Reese 20K Select Plus Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch with Slider, # RP30084, which is the best if you do a lot of towing. It is a very smooth, no rattle hitch. The smaller 16K and 18K hitches are not as smooth as the 20K hitch.

You also need a Reese Fifth Wheel Trailer Hitch Custom Installation Kit with Brackets and Rails - Ford F-150, # RP50081-58, which is bolt on, no drilling required fitment. It is a much better fitment than the universal brackets that were used on the Reese discontinued model hitch that you have referenced.

The wiring kit you would need is the Pollak Wiring, # PK11893-11932, which plugs into the OEM harness, no splicing needed.

I am sending a link to the installation instructions on the install kit.